AVMA joins AAVSB , AAVMC and NAVTA in statement of support to protect, strengthen licensure requirements

Pet Demographic Sourcebook data on top and bottom 10 states for pet ownership

The AVMA released a statement in response to President Trump signing the farm bill into law.

National Dog Bite Prevention Week 2019

AVMA President Dr. John de Jong released the following statement in response to today’s introduction of the VMLRP Enhancement Act.

AVMA President Dr. John de Jong released the following statement in response to today’s passage of the SECURE Act of 2019 (H.R. 1994).

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) welcomes today's passage of the agriculture spending bill by the U.S House of Representatives.

With legalization on the rise, veterinarians warn against pets getting into pot

AVMA is pleased to announce the selection of veterinarian Dr. Deborah Thomson for the highly competitive 2019-2020 AVMA Fellowship Program.

AVMA President Dr. John de Jong released the following statement in response to today's passage of the PAST Act by the U.S. House of Representatives.

The AVMA celebrates the varied and important work of veterinary technicians during National Veterinary Technician Week (Oct. 13-19)

AVMA President Dr. John Howe released the following statement in response to today’s vote by the U.S. House of Representatives to advance the PACT…

AVMA President Dr. John Howe released the following statement in response to today’s vote by the U.S. Senate to advance the PACT Act

NAVTA and AVMA team up with PMA for association management services

While the majority of Americans brush their teeth at least twice every day, most of them do far less to prevent dental disease in their pets. Learn…

AVMA President Dr. John Howe released the following statement in response to passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

Two recently enacted packages of legislation include many provisions that may be helpful to veterinarians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The AVMA has…

The coronavirus pandemic has introduced a good deal of uncertainty into our lives, as well as the lives of our pets. As people shelter at home, adopt…

The Fourth of July may still be several days away, but fireworks have been rattling cities across the country for weeks. Chicago, for example, has…

Hundreds of wildfires are burning in California, forcing more than 100,000 people to evacuate and affecting air quality as far away as Nebraska.

While many parts of the country may be scaling back or cancelling trick-or-treating this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will still be plenty…

Congress reintroduced the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act (VMLRPEA) today to address student debt and veterinary shortages.

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) is the winner of the 2021 AVMA Advocacy Award for her ongoing contributions in advancing the veterinary profession and…

Does your sweet pet have sour breath? That odor coming from your pet’s mouth could be more than a nuisance: it could signify a serious health risk…

During National Dog Bite Prevention Week, veterinarians and others offer tips to prevent bites from happening.